Sunset hikes near Sunol, ca

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Aquila Trail & Sunol Ridge Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1140 ft climb · 110 min of walking

2. Sunol Peak & Sunol Ridge Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1320 ft climb · 116 min of walking

3. Back 9–Equestrian Trail, 7 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car11:21 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 11:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   8.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1580 ft climb · 453 min of walking

4. Mission Reservoir–Dry Creek Trail, 5 sights 4.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Panorama Trail 4.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Mission Reservoir–Dry Creek Trail, 3 sights 4.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Maguire Peaks–Maguire Peak Trail, 4 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 71 min of walking

8. Laurel Canyon Trail & Ranch Trail via Laurel Loop Trail 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 90 min of walking

9. Monument Peak Northwest–Laurel Canyon Trail, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 89 min of walking

10. Agua Caliente Trail–Laurel Canyon Trail, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Dark8:00 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Sinbad Creek Trail–Sunol Ridge Trail, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 57 min of walking

12. Tehan Falls–Cowing Trail, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 57 min of walking